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Vase: C.220-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Ellerby, Graham

Entities

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Description

Tall squared stoneware vase with two lugs, thrown then 'sliced'. Woodfired on its side, with natural ash over Shino glaze, giving variegated orange/buff/brown colours.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich) exhibition, no. 18. 16th May 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

18.8

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2004-05

Components of the work

At Widest Point
At Base

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing
Slicing
Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.220-2016
Primary reference Number: 207866
Sale catalogue photo number: K392
Exhibition number: 18
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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